#490431, Listing Office: E House Realty & Mgt. Inc.
500 Van Buren St Brooklyn, NY 11221
Property details
About 500 Van Buren St
Spacious 2-Family Attached Brownstone in Prime Bed-Stuy! Approx. 2,268 sq. ft., this brownstone offers a total of 7 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 three-quarter bath—perfect for an owner’s duplex with rental income or investment opportunity. Features include a full basement, private backyard, and classic brownstone details. Conveniently located near public transportation, just moments from the J train, and surrounded by local shops, cafes, and all the neighborhood favorites. Don’t miss this gem in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: None
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Other
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: None, Street
- Exterior: None
- Heating: Other, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $999,999
- Price/SqFt: $440
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,108
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1899
- Living Area: 2,268 SqFt
- MLS Number: 490839
- Office Name: BHHS Fillmore R.E.
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 06, 2019 | Home Sold | $1,058,513 |
Mar 29, 2007 | Home Sold | $700,000 |
Mar 23, 2004 | Home Sold | $370,000 |
Oct 17, 1997 | Home Sold | $95,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $111,300 | $3,108 |
2023 | $100,260 | $2,936 |
2021 | $94,200 | $5,488 |
2019 | $78,720 | $2,754 |
2018 | $12,182 | $2,548 |
2017 | $11,493 | $2,172 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•1014 Lafayette Ave
2
P.S. 274 Kosciusko School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•800 Bushwick Ave
5
La Cima Charter School
Public Charter KG-5
0.3 mi
•800 Gates Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,750. The most common annual income of people living in Brooklyn, NY is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
Similar homes for sale
This home is located at 500 Van Buren St in Brooklyn, NY and zip code 11221 in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood. This 2,268 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $999,999.
In April 2025 more than 38 listings in Brooklyn, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 194 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 146 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Brooklyn, NY increased by 2.3% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $994,292 and the average listing age was 121 days.